We know that Microsoft has released the final RTM version of its latest Office suite "Office 2013" to TechNet and MSDN subscribers and a free Customer Preview (Beta) version of Office 2013 is available for download to public:
Microsoft Releases Office 2013 Customer Preview Free to Public
Now the good news is that if you are not a TechNet or MSDN subscriber but want to test the final version of Office 2013, you can download a fully functional copy of Office 2013 RTM version absolutely free from Microsoft. Keep in mind that its a 60-day trial version but there are no limitations or restrictions. So you can use it for 2 months approx.
Microsoft is providing Office 2013 Professional Plus version for download which comes with following Office programs:
- Microsoft Word 2013
- Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
- Microsoft Excel 2013
- Microsoft Access 2013
- Microsoft Outlook 2013
- Microsoft OneNote 2013
- Microsoft Publisher 2013
- Microsoft Lync 2013
Free 60-day trial versions of Microsoft Visio Professional 2013 and Microsoft Project Professional 2013 RTM versions are also available for download separately.
Both 32-bit and 64-bit editions are available for download and its available in many languages such as Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian and Spanish.
System requirements:
- Processor: 1 Ghz or faster 32-bit or 64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set
- Memory (RAM): 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
- Hard Disk space: 3.0 GB available
- Display: Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX10 graphics card and 1024x576 resolution
- Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012
You can download the free trial versions using following links:
Download Free Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus Trial Version
Download Free Microsoft Visio Professional 2013 Trial Version
Download Free Microsoft Project Professional 2013 Trial Version
You'll need a Windows Live ID to register before downloading the free RTM version. As soon as you register, you'll get your working product key to install Office 2013 RTM in your system.
Let us tell you again that this final version of Office 2013 comes with 2 new color schemes (themes) to choose which are Light gray and Dark gray. Check out this tutorial to learn how to apply these new themes.
PS: If you are using a preview version of Office 2013, you'll need to uninstall the existing version from your system to be able to install this final version. The good thing is that if you install this free trial version and later you purchase full version of Office 2013, you can convert this trial version into full version by just entering the new product key using your Account settings in Office 2013.
Posted by: Vishal Gupta | Categories: Microsoft Office
Max
Can I upgrade form Costumer Preview to RTM version?
Thanks
Aryaman
@Max
Of course you can upgrade to RTM version from Preview version. All you have to do is uninstall all the preview version of office before installing an RTM version. It is also recommended that you restart/reboot the PC after uninstalling the preview because some time Office 2013 RTM will just simply refuse to be installed in such scenario where a Preview version has been installed.
Asrin475
Thanks a Lot VG~
is this office 2013 RTM version?
Kevin
You got to give way too much information for only 60 days of use. No thanks.
VG
^^ The information which you enter while registering to download this Office 2013 free version, is your basic profile information. Each Windows Live account holder already has this information set in his profile settings. :)
@Asrin475
Yes. Its final RTM version.
@Max
No. You'll need to uninstall previous preview version before installing this RTM version.
Omega Man
Thank you so much VG. Going to download. :D
Kyle
no matter what, this is just ridiculous. MS wants to know all my personal basic info before i download... whats the point?? im sorry, but i am a PROUD fan of MS products. i love microsoft windows (yes, that includes win8), ms office, etc. however i cannot stand the fact ms wants to kno my info. i do NOT want ms to kno who i am. this is complete -1 and bs for ms
Kyle
^^i apologize for bad english, sry guys
VG
^^ Almost all the stuff which we download from Microsoft, follow the same process. Microsoft always requires registration before downloading Windows or Office testing or trial versions, so its not a new thing. ;)
Vroon
Microsoft providing download through their Java Downloader...
Why not offline installer??
I needed the setup...
VG is there any way i can find the setup file of this?
GK
Looks like Office XP but with Ribbon. On Windows 7, it just looks hideous and totally mismatch/contrast of styles. Whoever designed this ugly version of Office should have retained the Aero look on Windows 7.
VG
^^ Agree.
@Vroon
Here you go:
http://www.askvg.com/direct-download-link-microsoft-office-2013-professional-plus-free-trial/
Vroon
Thank u very much VG...
Love ur direct download links...
Tris
when i install office 2013 profesional plus, i got message :
Microsoft office professional plus 2013 encountered an error during setup.
How i solve it?
i use windows 7.
VG
^^ I'm not sure. First try to run the same setup on another computer. If it runs fine in the other PC, then it must be a problem in your computer. If the setup gives the same error message in the other computer, then its an installer problem and you should download a new copy of it.
Tris
thanks VG...
i'll try...
Andreas Jordan
Hey VG! I wanna ask something.
What is the different between Office 2013 RTM and Office 2013 Final Trial? I feel confused, because the trial version of Windows 8 is Windows 8 RTM. So, many people think Office 2013 Trial is same with Office 2013 RTM. I'm so confused. Can you tell me the different? Thanks before :)
VG
^^ Both are absolutely same. RTM always means final version. The only difference is the key. In trial version your key works for 90-days only but if you purchase the full version, you key will work for lifetime. If you are using trial version, you can purchase full license and enter the new key in trial version to make it full.
lark
hey,
i wanna ask
is the msdn key will work with the installer at link you provide above??
VG
^^ I have not tried but it should work.
aminod
very good
sunil
I need to download ms office 2013
Kevin
Hi
I download the ms office 2013 but i keep getting img file (OfficeProfessionalPlus_x86_en-us.img)
VG
^^ Either burn it on a disc or extract it using 7-Zip:
http://www.askvg.com/7-zip-free-and-open-source-file-archive-utility-for-windows-and-linux/
Janet Kelly
I am a lover of XP. I like the ability to modify my tool bars to fit each of the different programs, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. GK said "looks like XP but with ribbon." Does this mean that I can modify the tool bars? JK
Sarath Babu P
I have purchased MS office 2013 professional plus key. Can I download and install the MS office from your link and activate it using my key?
VG
^^ Yes as suggested here:
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-convert-microsoft-office-2013-trial-version-into-full-version-without-reinstalling/